- Enrollment
- 1,812
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rock Island, IL
Longfellow Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Longfellow Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 173441003534
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Longfellow Elem School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #5 of 7
- schools in Rock Island · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 262
- students enrolled
Longfellow Elem School has class sizes larger than 74% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Longfellow Elem School ranks #5 of 7 schools in Rock Island, IL.
School address
District: Rock Island Sd 41 · Illinois
NCES ID 173441003534 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Longfellow Elem School held near 250 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.7 → 18.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 173441003534 · Rock Island, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
262 enr · 15.4:1 · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Rock Island High School (1,812 students)
Longfellow Elem School held near 250 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.7 → 18.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Longfellow Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rock Island Hi
Rock Island High School
1,812 students
- Rock Island Ac 540
Rock Island Academy
540 students
- Washington Jr 529
Washington Jr High School
529 students
- Eugene Field E 496
Eugene Field Elem School
496 students
- Ricms 462
Ricms
462 students
- This school 262
Longfellow Elem School
262 students
What this shows Longfellow Elem School reports 262 students on the CCD universe file.
How Longfellow Elem School compares
Longfellow Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 10% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 262 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
262
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in Illinois - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,881
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 262 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 37.4%
Hispanic or Latino 26.7%
White 22.5%
Two or More 9.2%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 37.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.9, Longfellow Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Rock Island Sd 41 reports $20,881 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Longfellow Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Island High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rock Island Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eugene Field Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ricms | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Longfellow Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Rock Island
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Rock Island Academy
Standard public school
540 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Ricms
Standard public school
462 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Horace Mann Elc
Standard public school
387 students 38.7:1 students per teacher
Frances Willard Elem School
Standard public school
312 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Ridgewood Elem School
Standard public school
260 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Earl H Hanson Elem School
Standard public school
201 students 7.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~262 students)
Frequently asked questions about Longfellow Elem School
How many students attend Longfellow Elem School?
Longfellow Elem School has 262 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rock Island, IL. CCD year-over-year: 246 (2022-23) → 250 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Longfellow Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Longfellow Elem School is 15.4:1, which is 10% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Longfellow Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Longfellow Elem School is African American at 37.4% of enrollment, in Rock Island, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Longfellow Elem School?
Longfellow Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Longfellow Elem School rank among schools in Rock Island?
By Resource Investment Index, Longfellow Elem School ranks #5 of 7 schools in Rock Island, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rock Island on the city page.
What other schools are in Rock Island Sd 41?
Besides Longfellow Elem School, Rock Island Sd 41 also operates Rock Island High School (1,812 students), Rock Island Academy (540 students), and Washington Jr High School (529 students). See the Rock Island Sd 41 district page for the complete list.